Public Education
DEI stands for ‘division, exclusion, and indoctrination,’ DeSantis tells RNC(The Daily Signal) – Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis blasted Democrats on Tuesday night for their support of leftist “diversity, equity, and inclusion” policies in schools, the military, and other institutions. … Read More
Public Education
Spending up, test scores down as Chicago mayor rejects staffing cuts(The Center Square) – Mayor Brandon Johnson has refused to accept budget savings proposed by Chicago Public Schools administrators. CPS proposed a budget of $9.9 billion for 2025, with $149… Read More
Public Education
Pittsburgh schools earmark $52K to address racism in math(The Center Square) – The School District of Pittsburgh will hire a consultant to put on a series of virtual workshops addressing racism in math. The district is… Read More
Government
‘Final straw.’ Elon Musk vows to move X and SpaceX to Texas after Newsom signs anti-parental rights billThree years after moving Tesla’s Headquarters from California to Texas, the world’s richest man, who became a Texan himself in 2020, has declared he will do the same with X… Read More
Public Education
The new GOP litmus test on school choice(The Daily Signal) – Party platforms are a way of signaling to voters the policies that politicians are likely to pursue if they’re elected to office. But platforms also send… Read More
Culture
Sanders: Republican governors are doing what Joe Biden refuses to do(The Center Square) – Arkansas Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders said Republican governors are doing the job Joe Biden refuses to do in her speech at the Republican National Convention on… Read More
Courts
Report: Biden to back term limits on Supreme Court among other changes(Daily Caller News Foundation) – President Joe Biden is expected to endorse drastic changes to the U.S. Supreme Court that could result in legislation on term limits for the justices and… Read More
Culture
Army presentation called pro-life groups terroristsThe United States Army has announced it is conducting an official investigation into a training presentation that labeled prominent and distinguished pro-life organizations as “terror groups.” But the independent journalist… Read More
Public Education
AP test scores double in some subjects in so-called ‘recalibration’What came first, the chicken or the egg? That seems to be the question with the College Board “recalibrating” Advanced Placement (AP) test scores in the midst of college grade… Read More
Public Education
Rep. Donalds rips Democrats for not being ‘pro-choice’ on education at RNC(The Daily Signal) – Rep. Byron Donalds made a case for school choice in a speech Monday on the opening night of the Republican National Convention. The Florida Republican talked… Read More
Public Education
‘Damage is done’: Parents, officials scoff at Newsom’s attempt to atone for shutting down schools(Daily Caller News Foundation) – California Gov. Gavin Newsom’s massive $2 billion aid package to address pandemic learning is a sign of failed education policies, according to parents and school… Read More
Culture
Poll: Two thirds of American voters say country is heading in wrong direction(The Center Square) – A new poll of voters finds two thirds of Americans believe the country is headed in the wrong direction, with Democrats equally divided on the question. Read More
Courts
7 states sue Biden admin over new rule forcing doctors to perform gender procedures(The Washington Stand) – Seven states have come together to fight a new rule that could force doctors into performing gender-transition procedures. The Biden administration has made it clear… Read More
Public Education
Ohio offers bonus to military, veterans to work in schools(The Center Square) – Service members, veterans and their spouses can receive a taxpayer-funded bonus to work in Ohio schools for at least a year. The state recently announced the… Read More
Culture
Trump moved by welcome to convention, joined by VP pick Vance(The Center Square) – Former President Donald Trump made his first appearance at the Republican National Convention on Monday evening, just two days after an assassination attempt. Trump was joined… Read More
Culture
Patriotic kids receive free ice cream for reciting Pledge of AllegianceIf your kids love America and ice cream, then The I Pledge Project was made just for them. In addition to being the month in… Read More
Public Education
Drag queen teacher resigns after admitting covert student contactA teacher and drag queen performer in Alabama has resigned from teaching after facing widespread public condemnation for expressing his desire to discuss gender and sexuality… Read More
Government
Progressives in California weaken child sex trafficking bill before advancing itA bill introduced in the California state Senate that would toughen penalties for sex trafficking children was watered down after activists representing LGBT and minority interests complained it was unfair. Read More
Culture
More millennial parents question ‘gentle parenting’An increasing number of millennials are speaking out against “gentle parenting,” saying it sets impossibly high standards for parents while hurting children’s overall preparation for real life. “Gentle parenting is… Read More
Courts
Another judge rules against Biden rule forcing schools to cater to trans students(Daily Caller News Foundation) – A Texas federal judge on Thursday partially blocked the Biden administration’s expansion of civil rights law that would force schools to cater to transgender students. Read More